2025 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The M-29 is the Specialized Rockhopper Sport size closest to your S Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Sport
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in M-29 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Sport numbers we have for size M-29 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp S | Specialized Rockhopper Sport M-29 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 425 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 616 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 579mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1092mm | 1128 | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 310 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 754 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Sport minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompSpecialized Rockhopper Sport
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Specialized Rockhopper SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano CUES |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | Shimano CUES |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | Shimano CUES |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Level Bronze | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | SRAM 180, SRAM 160 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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